The family of Peter Munene, 40, whose body was allegedly discovered hidden under his bed in a rented house in Dindiruku village, have revealed that they knew nothing about his romantic life, including his alleged relationship with the woman suspected of killing him.
Munene reportedly went missing on Sunday, November 8, after neighbours became concerned about a foul smell coming from his house.Dramatic police chase ends in accident in Bomet | Daily Nation
Upon investigating, they allegedly discovered his body concealed beneath the bed, sparking shock and grief among residents and his relatives.
His brother, Patrick Njenga, described him as a reserved man who rarely discussed his personal affairs. According to Njenga, Munene had never informed the family that he was dating anyone, and they were unaware that he had a wife.
The family only discovered that he had been romantically involved with someone after his death, with reports indicating that the relationship had lasted barely two weeks before the tragic incident.
The revelation has left his relatives struggling to understand what happened, particularly given how little they knew about the woman reportedly linked to his death.
Residents also expressed disbelief over the circumstances surrounding Munene’s killing. Josephine Karitu described him as a hardworking man who earned an honest living and did not interfere with other people’s property.
She said the news of his death in such disturbing circumstances had come as a shock to those who knew him.
Following the incident, residents, family members and local authorities urged landlords to maintain proper records of people renting their properties.
They argued that keeping accurate tenant details could help security agencies identify and trace individuals more easily during investigations into similar incidents.